📡 FCC to Vote August on 225 MHz of Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device Satellite
July 16, 2026 (EMFS)
Jul 15, 2026 (original)
Source: Via Satellite
Source category: Industry
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The Federal Communications Commission will vote in August on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to open more than 225 megahertz of unlicensed spectrum to direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity, potentially letting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, medical imaging devices, wireless microphones and IoT sensors work through next-generation satellite constellations. Chairman Brendan Carr called the combination a potential "game changer" for the D2D sector.
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"Direct-to-device means fast and ubiquitous connectivity provided directly from next-gen satellite constellations to your smartphone or device."
